Bewerwyk Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Bewerwyk Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
53 51.217 N,7 42.819 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 53.853617
- Longitude: 7.713650
|
| Wreck Depth |
16.5 m
|
| Water Depth |
17 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
BEWERWYK |
|
Type
|
dredger
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Original Detection Year |
1963 |
| Last Detection Year |
2019 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority notice to mariners |
| Last Amended Date |
Apr 26, 2019 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
Shipwreck details for the BEWERWYK located in the North Sea off the coast of Germany. The wreck of the BEWERWYK is currently charted at coordinates 53 51.217 N, 7 42.819 E. Historical survey data indicates the wreck is in a well broken state, referred to as SW or well broken, with a recorded depth over the obstruction of 16.5 meters. Initially reported in 1963 as a wreck with a depth of 6.7 meters, the site underwent salvage and demolition operations before being re-surveyed as a submerged obstruction. The current position 53 51.217 N, 7 42.819 E reflects the most recent hydrographic data identifying the wreck as a submerged hazard to navigation with a clearance of 16.5 meters.
Surveying Details
H495/63 24.4.63 WK 6.7MTRS [3FMS 4FT] IN 535114N, 074245E, WITH G LT BUOY, QKFL.G CLOSE W. (HAMBURG NM 1008/63) - NM 834/63. H495/63 27.8.63 SALVAGE & DEMOLITION OPS IN PROGRESS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NCA. H495/63 23.10.63 NOW WK SW 8FMS 3FT. (HAMBURG NM 3929-5258/63) - NM 2174/63. 21.3.72 SHOWN AS GOOD SONAR CONTACT ON GERMAN WK CHART 49 [1971 EDN]. H4745/62 12.12.80 WK SW 16.6MTRS [9FMS] IN 535115N, 074254E. (HAMBURG NM 4086/80) BR STD. HH328/500/01 4.6.96 NOW WK SW 17.2MTRS IN 535118N, 074254E [EUR]. (GERMAN NM 21/87/96). BR STD. 13.8.15 SHOWN AS SW 16.5MTRS IN 5351.217N, 0742.819E [WGD] ON GERMAN 2. (ED6, COR TO 19.6.15). AMEND SW 16.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
53 51.217 N,7 42.819 E
Bewerwyk on Wreck Map
Bewerwyk Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the BEWERWYK wreck located?
The BEWERWYK wreck is located at coordinates 53 51.217 N,7 42.819 E.
How deep is the BEWERWYK and where exactly is it located?
The BEWERWYK lies at a depth of about 16.5 meters and is located at coordinates 53 51.217 N,7 42.819 E.
How deep is the seabed around the BEWERWYK?
The seabed around the BEWERWYK lies at approximately 17 meters deep.
When was the wreck of the BEWERWYK discovered?
The wreck of the BEWERWYK was discovered in 1963.
What type of wreck is the BEWERWYK?
The BEWERWYK is classified as a dredger.